UNRWA head:
UNRWA head: Israel barred me from entering Gaza for a second time
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini accuses Israel of denying the United Nations humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip.
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U. of Southern California:
Police clear pro-Palestinian Arab encampment at University of Southern California
Police in riot gear clear pro-Palestinian Arab encampment on USC's campus, push several dozen people out of the campus gates.
In conversation with Gallant:
In conversation with Gallant: Austin expresses condolences for soldiers killed by mortars
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, reaffirms "commitment to the unconditional return of all hostages".
Quebec Premier:
Quebec Premier demands: Dismantle anti-Israel protest encampment at McGill
Quebec Premier Francois Legault calls the police to dismantle a pro-Palestinian Arab protest encampment that was set up on the lower field of McGill University's downtown campus in Montreal.
'Aggression against Palestine'
'Aggression against Palestine': Turkey suspends export and import operations with Israel
Turkey suspends export and import operations with Israel, weeks after restricting certain exports. Foreign Minister Katz: This is how a dictator behaves.
Syrian reports:
Syrian reports: Eight Syrian soldiers injured in alleged Israeli strike in Damascus
Syrian media report that Israel struck a building used by Syrian security forces. Israel is not commenting on the reports.
IAEA chief to visit Iran
The visit comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the IAEA over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.
Khamenei:
Khamenei: Efforts for Israel-Saudi normalization will not succeed
Iran's Supreme Leader: Some people think that by forcing neighboring countries to normalize their ties with Israel the problem will be solved. They are wrong.
Austin:
Austin: Israeli operation in Rafah needs credible plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians'
US Defense Secretary speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, stresses US position on a possible Israeli operation in Rafah.
Nicaragua lawsuit:
Nicaragua lawsuit: ICJ will not order to halt German arms to Israel
International Court of Justice rejects request by Nicaragua to issue Germany emergency orders to desist selling arms to Israel.
PA seeking General Assembly reconsideration of membership bid
PA seeking approval of a resolution in the UN General Assembly asking the Security Council to reconsider “favorably” its full membership.
US campus protests:
US campus protests: At least 33 people detained at Indiana University campus
At least 33 people detained following protest in which demonstrators called for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Sanders to Netanyahu:
Sanders to Netanyahu: It is not antisemitic to criticize your government
Vermont Senator criticizes Israel's conduct in Gaza: Do not insult the intelligence of the American people by attempting to distract us from the immoral and illegal war policies of your extremist and racist government.
Canada:
Canada: Ontario parliamentarian asked to leave legislature for wearing a keffiyeh
A parliamentarian from the Canadian province of Ontario asked to leave the legislature for wearing a keffiyeh which was banned by the Speaker of the House in a controversial decision.
Amid anti-Israel protests:
University of Southern California cancels graduation ceremony amid anti-Israel protests
University of Southern California cancels main stage graduation ceremony a day after more than 90 anti-Israel protesters were arrested on campus.
US army shoots down ballistic missile fired by Houthis
Earlier, the Houthis’ military spokesperson said the Iranian-backed rebels attacked what they said were two American ships and an Israeli vessel.
Foreign Ministry responds
Germany to resume cooperation with UNRWA, Foreign Ministry responds
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oren Marmorstein denounces Germany's decision to resume cooperation with UNRWA: Regrettable and disappointing.
Following attack on Israel:
EU foreign ministers to discuss sanctions on Iran following attack on Israel
European Union foreign ministers to meet in Luxembourg and discuss expanding sanctions on Iran.
'We demonstrated our power'
Khamenei hails Iran's attack on Israel: We demonstrated our power
Iran's Supreme Leader thanks the country's armed forces for their attack on Israel, says the country demonstrated its power regardless of how many targets were hit.
New York Mayor:
New York Mayor: We will not be a city of lawlessness
New York City Mayor Eric Adams denounces ongoing protests at Columbia University: Agitators seeking to seize the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to sow chaos and division in our city will not succeed.
Rockets launched from Iraq towards US military base in Syria
At least five rockets launched from Iraq's town of Zummar towards a US military base in northeastern Syria. Iraqi security forces searching for the perpetrators.
'Unethical and unjustified'
PA blasts US veto at the UN Security Council: Unethical and unjustified
PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas blasts the US after it vetoed a UN Security Council resolution which would have accepted the PA as a full member state.
Iranian FM warns Israel:
Iranian FM warns Israel: Our response will be immediate and at a maximum level
In interview with CNN, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian warns Israel against taking any military action against his country.
'Like speaking to a brick wall'
Erdan walks out of UNSC meeting on PA recognition: This is like speaking to a brick wall
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN abruptly leaves discussion on resolution to accept the Palestinian Authority as a full member state: I won’t try to fix what is already broken.
US vetoes
US vetoes, Security Council resolution accepting PA as full member fails to pass
12 countries voted in favor of the resolution. Two countries abstained.
Canada:
Canada: Ban on keffiyeh's in Ontario legislature causes uproar
Ontario Premier urges Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to lift a ban he announced on the wearing of keffiyeh scarves in the legislature.
US official:
US official: Israel unlikely to strike Iran until after Passover
Israeli sources tell ABC News that Israel prepared for and then aborted retaliatory strikes against Iran on at least two nights this past week.
Qatar to re-evaluate its role as Israel-Hamas mediator
Qatar’s Prime Minister says his country is re-evaluating its role as mediator in ceasefire talks, claims its efforts are being undermined by politicians seeking to score points.
Following attack on Israel:
EU leaders agree to step up sanctions against Iran following attack on Israel
EU leaders condemn Iran's attack on Israel, say they will take further restrictive measures against Iran.
House approves:
House approves: 'From the River to the Sea' is antisemitic
US House of Representatives passes, by a majority of 377 to 44, a resolution condemning the chant “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free” as antisemitic.
UN committee unable to agree on PA full membership
Security Council committee considering PA's application to become a full UN member unable to make a unanimous recommendation on whether it met the criteria.
After Iranian attack
After Iranian attack | US: We will impose new sanctions on Iran
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan announces that the US will impose new sanctions on Iran's missile and drone program and expects its allies to follow suit.
Report:
Report: US to restrict movement of Iranian Foreign Minister in New York
Source says the US will restrict the movements of Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his delegation while they are in New York for a meeting at the United Nations.
Erdogan:
Erdogan: Netanyahu to blame for Iranian attack on Israel
Turkish President says Netanyahu "and his bloody administration" are the main ones to blame for Iran's first direct attack on Israel.
In call with Gallant:
Sec. Austin reaffirms 'goal of regional stability' in call with Gallant
US Secretary of Defense and Defense Minister speak for the fourth time in recent days, amid speculation that Israel plans to retaliate for Iranian attack.
Portugal's PM:
Portugal's PM: We're not ready to recognize a Palestinian state
Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro meets Spanish counterpart, who has been calling for recognition of a Palestinian state, says he will wait for EU and UN to work out a common position on the issue.
San Francisco:
San Francisco: Anti-Israel protesters shut down Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge reopens after demonstrators protesting the war in Gaza shut it down. Several arrests made.
Israeli official:
Israeli official: Jordan allowed Israeli fighter jets into its airspace
Israeli air force official says Jordan allowed Israeli fighter jets into its airspace to intercept incoming Iranian missiles and drones during Saturday's attack.
After Iranian attack:
After Iranian attack: Biden stresses need to pass Israel aid bill in Congress
Biden speaks to top four congressional leaders, urges passage of Israel aid bill that Democrats and Republicans have clashed over.
Austin to Gallant:
Austin to Gallant: We will continue to take action to defend Israel and US personnel
US Defense Secretary and Defense Minister speak, for the third time this weekend, after Iran's attack on Israel.